James Overmoe

James Overmoe, age 87, of Fosston, MN, passed away on Friday (September 5th) at First Care Nursing Home in Fosston. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday (September 11th) at Riverside Evangelical Free Church in Mayville, ND with Pastor Hollis Graves and Pastor Scott Sheets officiating. Interment will be in Aal Cemetery, rural Hillsboro, ND. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service on Wednesday (September 10th) at the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home in Fosston. There will also be reviewal for one hour prior to the service on Thursday at the church in Mayville. Military honors will be provided by the Hillsboro American Legion Post #4 and V.F.W. Post #4172. Arrangements are with the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home of Fosston and messages of condolence may be sent at www.carlinhoialmen.com.James Orlin Overmoe was born on March 1, 1921 at Hillsboro, North Dakota, the second son of Joseph and Helen (Pederson) Overmoe. He grew up on the family farm, attending country elementary school and graduating from Hillsboro High School in 1938. James was inducted into the United States Army on December 10, 1942. He served with the 102nd Infantry Division in the European theatre of World War II. Upon his honorable discharge on February 20, 1946, James returned to Hillsboro where he farmed with his father and brothers Earl, Leonard, and Lloyd. On April 10, 1948 James was united in marriage to Marian Lee in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. They made their home in rural Hillsboro where James continued farming until his retirement. James also continued his civil service serving as clerk and rural mail carrier for the U.S. Post Office in Hillsboro for 26 years.James was first and foremost a man of faith. His commitment to his Lord and Savior was the guiding direction in his life. His heart's desire was to live his life in honor to God. James was also a man of the land; a farmer at heart. He was most fulfilled when he was planning the crops, working the fields, or visiting with fellow farmers. Even in the closing days of his life, James retained his interest in the crops and the harvest.James also had a great love for his family and friends. He was always sincerely interested in others and greatly enjoyed when he and Marian could extend the hospitality of their home.In 2005, James and Marian moved to Fosston, Minnesota where they continued to reside until his passing on September 5, 2008 at the age of 87 years.James is survived by his wife Marian of Fosston; daughters, Judy (Sheldon) Matson of Fosston and Linda (Phillip) Ward of Wasilla, AK; a son Robert (Becky) Overmoe of Fosston; grandchildren Barbara (Ryan) Johnson of Fosston, Brent Matson of Sao Paulo, Brazil, Phillip (Kinsey) Ward and Lindsey (Thomas) Smith all of Wasilla, AK; great grandchildren Ryler, Regan, Emalia, Isabella, Lucas, Elena, Mekennah, Elijah, and Bob; a sister, Alice Overmoe of Hillsboro, ND; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, four infant sisters, and brothers Leonard, Lloyd, and Earl.